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Development of Industrial Cluster in Emerging Economy: Case Study of Academe–Industry–Government Partnership in Automotive Cluster of Thailand

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After examining the dynamics and cooperation among academe , industry and government; this chapter features a case study of Thailand’s Automotive Cluster and how the key players play their roles in such regional development of a developing economy. Recommendations are also provided in this chapter.

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Mongkhonvanit, J. (2014). Development of Industrial Cluster in Emerging Economy: Case Study of Academe–Industry–Government Partnership in Automotive Cluster of Thailand. In: Coopetition for Regional Competitiveness. SpringerBriefs in Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-149-7_7

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